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Civil Society Organization Data Fellowship

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Introduction

Description

This 6-week program is designed to build the capacity of grassroots Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working at the subnational level on the data supply chain and data governance. The course emphasizes digital/data rights and the critical role of data in supporting decision-making for development. By fostering interactions and co-learning, the program aims to ensure better data governance practices that uphold data justice for all.

Target Audience

Description

The course is intended for members of grassroots CSOs who are actively involved in sectors such as health, agriculture, water, and governance. Participants should have a basic understanding of their sectoral focus but may be new to the concepts of data governance and data rights. The program is ideal for those looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in data management and its application in development.

Facilitator

Name and Title: To be announced (TBA)

Course Structure

Course Duration: 6 weeks

Delivery Method: The course will be delivered through a combination of online lectures, interactive workshops, and hands-on projects.

Resources/Materials Required

Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity.
Software for data collection and analysis (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).
Reading materials and case studies (provided by the course).
Multimedia tools for interactive sessions (e.g., Zoom, Mentimeter)

Section outline

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General

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- Select activity Course Objectives
  
  Course Objectives Page
  
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- Select activity Questions and Discussions
  
  Questions and Discussions Forum
  
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- Select activity Announcements
  
  Announcements Forum
Select section Week 1: Introduction to data and open data

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Week 1: Introduction to data and open data
- Select activity Watch Video - Introduction to the Data Leaders Fellowship
  
  Watch Video - Introduction to the Data Leaders Fellowship Page
  
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- Select activity What is Open Data?
  
  What is Open Data? Lesson
- Select activity Prioritizing Indicators in the County
  
  Prioritizing Indicators in the County Lesson
- Select activity The Open County Initiative
  
  The Open County Initiative Lesson
- Select activity What is Citizen Generated Data,Administrative Data?
  
  What is Citizen Generated Data,Administrative Data? Lesson
- Select activity The National Statistical System
  
  The National Statistical System Lesson
- Select activity The Kenya National Quality Assurance Framework for Statistics and Citizen Generated Data Guidelines
  
  The Kenya National Quality Assurance Framework for Statistics and Citizen Generated Data Guidelines Lesson
- Select activity Watch Kilifi County Government's approach to Open County
  
  Watch Kilifi County Government's approach to Open County Page
  
  Students must
  
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- Select activity Watch Video: Kenya Poverty Report
  
  Watch Video: Kenya Poverty Report Page
  
  Students must
  
  View
- Select activity How does Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measure poverty
  
  How does Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measure poverty Page
  
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- Select activity See additional references Week 1
  
  See additional references Week 1 Page
  
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- Select activity Visit the Open County Website
  
  Visit the Open County Website URL
  
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- Select activity Discussion Assignment
  
  Discussion Assignment Forum
- Select activity Week 1 Quiz
  
  Week 1 Quiz
  
  Opened: Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 2:18 PM
  
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Select section Week 2: Data Governance Models

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Week 2: Data Governance Models

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Select section Week 3: Stakeholder engagement

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Week 3: Stakeholder engagement

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Select section Week 4: The Role of Technology

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Week 4: The Role of Technology

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Select section Week 5: Open Government vs Data Rights

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Week 5: Open Government vs Data Rights

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Select section Week 6: CSO Physical Data Workshop

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Week 6: CSO Physical Data Workshop

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[Edmo] Course Enrolment Custom

Free

Price

Course Level Intermediate
Duration 6 weeks
Access Lifetime
Language English

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